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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.96, 13,357.58 and 7,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.96, 13,357.58 and 7,325.84 is: 11,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.96 : 13,357.58 = 7,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.96/13,357.58 = 7,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.96x = 13,357.58 × 7,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.96x = 97,855,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,855,493.87/8,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.99

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